Colleen McCorkindale

Board Member

Colleen is a strategic leader with deep experience across both private and public sectors, and a passion for affordable, high-quality housing.

Colleen began her career in investment banking and financial services with Macquarie Group Limited, later transitioning to senior public housing roles at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This blend of commercial insight and public service gives her a unique edge in navigating complex developments and driving impactful housing initiatives.

Colleen has steered a range of major projects—from greenfield sites to large-scale redevelopments—leveraging her strengths in financial analysis, governance, partnership building, and community engagement. Her sharp eye for strategy and numbers enables her to take ideas from concept to completion with precision and purpose.

With a whole-of-cycle mindset, Colleen focuses on enabling delivery and creating vibrant, sustainable environments where individuals and communities truly thrive.

In 2025, she joined the board of Dwell Housing Trust, continuing her commitment to housing solutions that make a meaningful difference.